Thermocouple or infrared with K-type probe for sous vide core temperature measurement?

Hello,

Recently I bought the sous vide supreme demi, and have tried it a couple of times with OK results.
To increase the accuracy and monitor the core temperature s to get even better results, I want to buy a good thermometer.
I read on chefsteps that the thermoworks thermocouple TW8060 would be a good choice, but I also want an infrared thermometer.

So my question is, is the Thermoworks model IRK a good alternative? Or is having two probes better?

The K-type probe I want to get with it is the miniature needle probe (113-182).

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Brandon_34695

If your infrared needs are modest, I use the IR mini to temp pans for searing. Works great.

http://www.thermoworks.com/products/ir/ir_mini.html

I use a Thermapen for most other things, but the K-type thermocouples obviously offer more flexibility. So far all of their products have been extremely solid.

Richard_Blok__27063

Thanks for the info Brandon. I want to use the infrared for temping pans and my BBQ.

And K type mainly for sous vide and maybe a second probe for in the oven.

IR mini looks fine, but then I will have to buy 2. The ir mini and still one for the probes.

DiggingDogFarm_65362

The TW8060's audible alarm and better accuracy are great features in the context of sous vide so I don't consider the IRK a good alternative.

Richard_Blok__27063

Ok, the accuracy is something I don't fully understand yet. Is the 0.7 or 1.0 degrees Celsius accuracy at each temp or is it better at for example 50 degrees Celsius?

DiggingDogFarm_65362

If you look at the thermometer specs there's a temperature range at which the given accuracy applies.

~Martin

Richard_Blok__27063

Yes, but that is a wide range. And I was hoping that there is info on smaller ranges

DiggingDogFarm_65362

Maybe I'm not completely understanding your question.

For linearity sake, accuracy over a broader range is considered a good thing.

Anyway, according to the specs, the TW8060 is accurate to to within ±0.7°C of the displayed temperature over the entire sous vide range.

Richard_Blok__27063

Ok, I think I understand it now. Think I will go for the TW8060 and the IR mini.